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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.49, 17,263.97 and 7,477.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.49, 17,263.97 and 7,477.49 is: 10,318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.49 : 17,263.97 = 7,477.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.49/17,263.97 = 7,477.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.49x = 17,263.97 × 7,477.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.49x = 129,091,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,091,099.74/12,510.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.63

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